Fed meeting today: Interest-rate cuts slated as Powell wrestles with Trump’s election win, inflation questions

By Asked if he would leave the Federal Reserve at President-elect Trump’s request, Chairman Powell has a simple and emphatic answer: “No.””Do you think that legally you are not required to leave,” the same reporter asked Powell at a press conference Thursday.”No,” Powell repeated again.Later he added,” Not permitted under the law.”Trump became very critical…

Read More

Two more buildings set for Loop 303 industrial park; plus 6 more Valley deals to know

Merit Partners Inc. is developing two industrial buildings in the PV303 master-planned industrial center in Goodyear.The project, called Tex Industrial, includes a 100,737-square-foot warehouse and a 132,475-square-foot warehouse across 17 acres near the Loop 303 and Indian School Road.It’s being constructed by Stevens-Leinweber Construction and was designed by Cawley Architects. Leasing is being handled by…

Read More

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., November 07, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (the “Company” or “MPT”) (NYSE: MPW) today announced financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, as well as certain events occurring subsequent to quarter end.Edward K. Aldag, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Across our highly diversified, global portfolio,…

Read More